Dahlia Davidoff - BJC Health

About Dr Dahlia Davidoff

Dahlia is a Consultant Endocrinologist with a wide range of experience in endocrinology. She received her medical degree from the University of Western Australia and completed her Endocrinology training across hospitals in Victoria and Tasmania. Dahlia enjoys research and completed a PhD at the Kolling Institute Royal North Shore Hospital focused on genetics and health economics. She is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney. She has presented at national and international conferences.

Patients appreciate the extra care Dahlia takes in making sure they know how their endocrine system works, what effect their medication will have and being empowered to take part in their own treatment decisions. Her special interest is bone and skeletal health. She enjoys all aspects of clinical Endocrinology including menopause, diabetes, thyroid conditions, pituitary, polycystic ovarian syndrome and adrenal conditions.

In her spare time Dahlia likes to keep active with pilates, gym and hiking. She loves spending time with her family.

Dahlia works as an independent practitioner consulting at BJC Health.

Wed 27 May 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Living with invisible illness presents unique challenges in establishing healthy boundaries and protecting your wellbeing. When your struggles aren't visibly apparent to others, communicating your needs becomes both essential and complicated. Learning to advocate for yourself while navigating relationships, work, and daily life can profoundly impact your quality of life and emotional health.

In this live online session, Psychologist Adrian Comensoli will explore the psychological and relational dynamics of invisible illness, share practical strategies for boundary-setting, and guide you toward reclaiming your autonomy. This discussion is ideal for anyone seeking clearer guidance, whether you're personally managing an invisible condition, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to understand these complex interpersonal dynamics better.

Join Adrian for an insightful conversation covering these essential topics:

Recognising the unseen impact: The psychological impact of having conditions that aren't visibly apparent, why invisible struggles require different approaches to advocacy, and how this affects self-perception and relationships.
Expressing needs with clarity: Effective ways to articulate your needs and limitations to others, how to explain invisible health challenges without oversharing, and setting expectations with friends, family, and colleagues.
Protecting your physical capacity: How to manage energy levels and activity limitations, when to say no to social invitations, and protecting your physical wellbeing without feeling guilty.
Safeguarding emotional wellbeing: Managing expectations from others, dealing with doubt or disbelief about your condition, and maintaining emotional resilience when your experiences are questioned.
Navigating professional expectations: Navigating professional environments with invisible illness, disclosing information appropriately, requesting accommodations, and maintaining productivity while protecting your health.
Strengthening self-advocacy: Building confidence in your needs, developing assertive communication techniques, and creating sustainable boundary practices that honor your wellbeing.

This session offers invaluable guidance for anyone wanting to better understand boundary-setting with invisible illness and feel empowered to advocate for yourself with confidence. Join us on Wednesday, May 27th for this supportive and enlightening virtual event. We welcome your questions and discussions to help make this a collaborative and engaging experience for everyone.